idiomatic expressions G9.pptx with examples and activities

Teaching idiomatic expressions can be both fun and challenging! Here are some ideas for your lesson:

Introduction to Idioms:

Define what idiomatic expressions are (phrases whose meanings aren't literal but understood through common usage).
Examples: "Break a leg," "Kick the bucket," etc.
Exploring Meanings:

Discuss the literal versus figurative meanings of idioms.
Have students guess meanings based on context clues.
Common Idioms:

Introduce a list of commonly used idioms in English.
Discuss their origins and cultural contexts if relevant.
Activities:

Matching Game: Match idiomatic expressions with their meanings.
Storytelling: Have students create short stories using idioms.
Role-Playing: Act out scenarios where idioms are used.
Application:

Encourage students to use idioms in their writing or conversations.
Discuss appropriate contexts for using idioms.
Review and Assessment:

Quiz or worksheet to reinforce understanding.
Ask students to explain idioms they encountered outside the classroom.
Do you have any specific aspects or examples you'd like to focus on for your lesson?An idiomatic expression, or idiom, is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative meaning different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Idioms are often culturally specific and can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand because their meanings cannot be easily inferred from the words themselves.For example:

"Break a leg" means to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
"Spill the beans" means to reveal a secret.
"Bite the bullet" means to endure a painful experience or accept something unpleasant.
These expressions are used in everyday language and often reflect cultural nuances, making them an important aspect of language learning and communication.Here are some common idioms along with their meanings:

"A piece of cake"
Meaning: Something very easy to do.
Example: The math test was a piece of cake; I finished it in 10 minutes.

"Break the ice"
Meaning: To initiate conversation in a social setting, often to make people feel more comfortable.
Example: To break the ice, he started telling jokes.

"Hit the nail on the head"
Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example: She hit the nail on the head when she said the team wasn't communicating well.

"Let the cat out of the bag"
Meaning: To reveal a secret, often by accident.
Example: He let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

"Bite off more than you can chew"
Meaning: To take on a task that is more than one can handle.
Example: By accepting both projects, she bit off more than she could chew.

"Under the weather"
Meaning: Feeling ill or sick.
Example: He's not coming to work today because he's feeling under the weather.

"Burn the midnight oil"
Meaning: To work late into the night.
Example: She burned the midnight oil to finish her report on time.

"Cost an arm and a leg"
Meaning: Very expensive.
Example: That designer dress cost an

1. IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS Start Here “The ball is in your court” - It's your turn to take action or make a decision.

2. Idioms are fun useful expressions that usually can’t be understood by defining the separate words. Idioms need to be memorize as a whole. What do IDIOMS mean?

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9. Quarter Two Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarks Grove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. #2

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12. If your mother says, I think it’s time to hit the hay ’ , she means it’s Bedtime ! Example :

13. T he Origin of IDIOMS Most idioms come from ancient literature or even classic films. Many idioms originated as quotations from well-known writers such as Shake spears . Learning the background of idioms can help you to remember them.

14. T he Origin of IDIOMS IDIOMS should be use in proper situations, they enrich our speech and increase our vocabulary. The grammar and the vocabulary of IDIOMS are fixed, and if we change them, we lose the meaning of the Idiom.

15. Full of beans = have a lot of energy The boy has full of beans in the office Example :

16. Keep one’s head above water = have just enough money to live. It’s hard to keep My head above Water with all of these medical bills. Example :

17. E nglish Idioms D own to earth = natural or real Out of woods = Clear of danger Wear the trousers = be in-charge , make the rules Break a leg ! = good luck (performer) Have the blues = be depressed or sad

18. Catch red handed = catch someone in the act doing something wrong or illegal Example: The girl was caught Red handed stealing the biscuits .

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20. Check how you understand English Idioms 1. It’s raining cats and dogs ! So, a . Take an umbrella b . Keep your pets aside c . Watch out for falling animal

21. 2. When I heard the poem, some of the lines rang a bell and Sounded very beautiful It thought I heard it somewhere before Some of them beat a drum

22. 3. During the dog days in summer a. I have some problems with my boss b. I wear light clothes because its very hot c. People are allowed to come to beach with their dogs.

23. 4. Joe is only a fair-weather friend . That’s why, a. We got out only when the weather is fine b. She is the person who I can trust c. I can rely on her in difficult situations

24. 5. Mike and Kate decided to tie the knot because It had become undone They love each other They needed to save money

25. 6. I’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s , so there, shouldn’t be any mistakes Will be a few mistakes Will be lots of mistakes

26. 7. If you address to a big cheese you should Speak to him as if he is a VIP Ask him what sort of cheese he likes Advice the person to do the sport in order to lose weight

27. 8. I was feeling under the weather so, I took my umbrella with me Next time I should listen to the weather forecast I went back to bed, cause I’m not feeling well

28. 9. If someone is pulling my leg , it means: he’s massaging it We are doing gymnastics He’s joking

29. 10. Pontious P ilate Wash his hands of. Because its dirty He Stops being responsible in the situation/problem Before and after meals

30. COLUMN A COLUMN B Mad as hornet Eat like a pig A little bird told me Eagles eyes Like a duck to water In the doghouse Pet peeve Quite as a mouse Sail through it Sell like hot cakes To be very quiet A natural ability Keeping your source of information To have someone unhappy with you To eat a lot To see better than average Very angry A situation that irritates someone Bought by many Succeed without difficulty